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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1954

Page

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Guest of Government Did Otto Sucker Visit U S

West German security chief Otto John visited the United States for about five weeks under government sponsorship. He attended a private dinner hosted by Allen Dulles, met FBI Chief Edgar Hoover, toured FBI facilities, and spoke with State and Defense officials. Officials are uneasy about the trip’s sponsorship and outcomes, noting John later defected to the Communists. John’s motives and the use of funds remain unclear, with officials doubtful he possessed actionable intelligence for the Reds.

Washington Otto John United States U. S Centts Intelligence Allen W. Dulles FBI J. Edgar Hoover Defense Dip Army Navy Air Force United Press John Clearemba Weer Reds Iof California New York City New York Germany

San Antonio city manager ousted after council clash

World news brief reports in San Antonio W. Ralph Winton faced a council revolt and was replaced by acting city manager George Kier in a 5 to 3 vote. In Oak Ridge Tennessee 1,650 AFL electricians returned to a top secret project after a one day walkout over jurisdiction. At Cleveland Firestone workers struck for higher wages. 25,000 employees joined a broad walkout over contract terms.

San Antonio W. Ralph Winton Winton FBI de. George Kier Oak Ridge Tenn AFL Cleveland CTO Tinsted Rubber Firestone Fire and Rubber Co Lome

Senate Foes Fight On Atom Bill Recommitment Move

Washington Aug 17 Senate foes of the atomic energy bill claim enough votes to send the measure back to a House Senate conference committee Friday with orders to alter the patent sharing provision. Lyndon B. Johnson supports recommittal saying the bill should be closer to the Senate measure though opponents push for patent sharing. The compromise would require the Atomic Energy Commission to favor firms agreeing to license patents for building plants. The original bill mandated patent holders share for five years. Also noted Eisenhower decision on outlawing the Communist party looms as Senate shows unity on the anti party bill.

Washington Senate House Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Atomic Energy Commission

Sun Spots and Community Notices From Baytown

Baytown area briefs report a junior deputy game postponed to 7 30 p m due to a death in the M M Brown family. A Baytown school budget hearing is set for Monday at 7 30 p m. A DeMolay cake sale is planned Saturday at Blanks Pharmacy starting 9 a m. Crosby drive to build a Scout house at the fair grounds ends Friday night with 3000 raised. building materials are being unloaded. Other local notes mention Fort Hood and Houston shoppers, neighbors and families among everyday city life.

Baytown-Crosby Jaycee Park M. M. Brown Conroe Baytown Crosby Fair Grounds

G F Martin Dies At 65 In Kemah Rest Home

G F Martin 66, La Porte pioneer, died at 5 am Friday in a Kemah rest home. Services pending at Art Simpson Paneras home in Ta Tarte. Native of La Porte, long associated with Pine Bluff addition development, formerly with U S engineers. Survived by mother Mrs John Martin brother Bre d Martin sister Mrs Claus Geff ken daughter Mrs Jack Quinn two sons Carl Martin and John Martin.

Aporge FL Martin la Porte Burnet Rest Hom Kemah Art Simpson Paneras Ta Tarte Martin Pine Bluff Addition U.S John Martin Bred Martin Claus Geffken Jack Quinn Carl Martin la Parte U. S Germany

Shivers and Yarborough Tour Runoff Stateside TV Appeals

Governor Allan Shivers and challenger Ralph Yarborough raced to sway runoff voters after converging in Dallas for statewide TV appeals. Shivers heads to Austin for a womens rally, while Yarborough heads to West Texas for a tour including Weatherford Stephenville Cisco Sudan and Lubbock. The panelists praised Shivers for local school control and progress under his administration amid a Supreme Court ruling against public school segregation.

United Press Allan Shivers Ralph Yarborough Dallas Shivers Austin Yarborovzh West Texas Weatherford Stephenville Cisco Sudan Lubbock Yarborough U.S. Supreme Court A.M. Aikin Jr Paris Edwen L. Rippey Dallas School Board Bud Walker Cleburne Commission On Higher Education W.T. Hanes Cameron Leon Price Texas Congress of Parents and Teaches Texas Long Thrush Secre Tongay Texas

Little Denice Debuts On Friday the Thirteenth

Denice Yvonne Die, a five pound thirteen ounce baby girl, arrives Friday the thirteenth at 8222 am in Ketuah. Parents Mero and Mrs Z J Dick celebrate despite superstition. Grandparents Mar and Mose Morris of 515 1st Adour also share joy.

Denice Yvonne Die Denden Exact Mero Z. J. Dick Ketuah Mar and Mose AL Oee Morris Adour Ami Mi of. A. Anderson Keniah

Pruitt Wins VP Runoff Over Stallworth in THSCA

Tom Pruitt of Corpus Christi Miller captured the Texas High School Coaches Association vice presidency in a runoff defeating Dan Stallworth of Robert E. Lee with a 282 to 212 vote total on Friday.

Tom Pruitt Corus Christi Miller Friday Texas High School Coaches Association Dan Stallworth Robert B. Lee

City Council Backing Study on Highway 146 Freeway

Baytown city council unanimously urged the Texas Highway Department to conduct preliminary studies of the proposed Highway 146 Expressway. Opponents handed a petition to Mayor R W Briett while Chamber spokesmen urged caution until state plans clear. The council debated cost figures but stated the state would supply figures and no binding action would be required until later.

Baytown City Texas Highway Department R. WH. Briett Ho E. Rheaunte Chamber of Commerce Busch Wounc Milton J. Campbell Sea Freeway

City Changes Ruling On Police Hiring

The city council voted to amend Civil Service regulations 92 9% and 18 restricting hiring outside the Baye Lown police department. The council tabled a proposal to reclassify ranks and appointed Middleton City Attorney Chandler and Police Chief Montgomery to study the matter with Carmen Lig Pathan.

Baytonian Cowell Ely Baye Lown Howeve Middlleton Georgy Chandler Chick

City Council Opens Budget Study On $1.1 Million Plan

The City Council begins a budget study Monday night led by City Manager Middletay to review an estimated $1.1 million budget for the new year. A public hearing is set for Sept 28 with department heads presenting items and questions from councilors.

Council

Baytown Property Values Hiked Amid Board Review

A Baytown tax equalisation board report trimmed land values in West Baytown and boosted utilities taxes by 22472. The council approved the changes Friday with a 40 percent levy base. Board members included Hot. Corneil, A. Miller, and Carl R. Mann.

Baytown Three-Mtn Board West Baytown Astrazo St Pearce i Imit Corneil Obaire Man Andl. A. Miller Carl RR. Mann

Hinson Lets Baytown Juniors Help Drive School

As Horace Mann junior high principal in Baytown, Hinson guides students through shared leadership. He uses student government and home room discussions, inviting ideas via a suggestion box, and emphasizes growing up over labeling problems. He hails from East Texas State with A B and M A degrees and has decades of experience in teaching.

Eriitor Baytown Euro Eleanor Bergeron Wids Hinesey Horace Mann Hinson Wnder East Texas State Commerce Wienert Minroig Bays Ad Anson J Ho Ty Joh Horace Manajunine High School Riy Hinson

Ward Wins West Baytown Fire Station Contract

M F Ward Construction of Houston and Freeport secures the West Baytown fire station project at 49765 dollars net less than rival bids after plan reductions. The four story tower and drill area will provide space for equipment and recreation, ending a long volunteer fireman demand.

Lins Grme M. & Ward Construction Houston Freeport West Baytown Whe Ray Wall Lammers Uteesman Sound Lacy Lusk al Clayton Rufus Bergeron Tammers Bergeron

Eason Sr. Dies in Liberty with Rites Pending

W W Eason Sr a longtime Baytown resident died in a Liberty hospital Thursday. Funeral plans were pending in Rosen Friday with services expected in Baytown area. He is survived by his widow Miss Mary Rasen and nine grandchildren among seven daughters and several sons.

Ralsen Daly Eason Sr Baytown Liberty Hospital Eason Cloverfest Pace Mra Johnny Shaw Batean Runovaire Tme Mise Mary Rasen Masine Sian Saray Rasen Tom Pape Ouse Ai Maytown

Baytown Building Slump Highlights July Permits

Baytown shows a dip in building activity for July with 198,240 dollars in estimated permits. Nine new residential units are listed, three underway, including a SE residence at Has Sitehinnd TRO and a 6000 dollar dwelling at distantly noted sites. Additions and repairs total 370 dollars, with seven garages started or completed.

Baytown RAO Snd Siiehinnd Taos Missionipph Ues Williams Oudentegors Derrhig

Highlands Gains Independence From Baytown in Annexation Debate

Highlands wins a political struggle as Baytown’s bid to annex Highlands is halted by the city council. The council repealed a 1950 ordinance and introduced six protective measures for neighboring areas while planning to annex about 10 000 acres under first reading. The move aimed to shield Highlands from other cities and set boundaries including a triangular tract near Highway 146 and shoreline extensions toward Black Duck Bayou. Page Two.

Clyde Murray Highlands Baytown Acens Hinds Wighlands Ely Houston Bern Effy Hindla Gulf Hi Alexander Drive Trix City Beach Road East Texas Ave Badeland Park Bob Stithford Melap Bayou Water District 30 Wooster-Cedar Bayou

City Council Verbal Battle Ends With Handshake

Cannell men clash in council chamber over hiring and project costs. Rufus Bergeron and Herbert Campbell trade barbs before voting down Rufus and approving a fire station contract, ending with a handshake as the session moves on to the next item.

Rufus Herbert Pred Hartman Cannellmen Portas Bergeren Herbert Campbell Canehisian Bergeron Campbell Serava Mind Wether Walters Ake Vieral Snow EPP Berg Berger Campbel Lake Minnewin Rifey Lake Minnesota West Baytown Fergeron Pruett

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